Obituaries

Frank Palma Ardaiolo

Oct 21, 1948 - May 5, 2026

Frank Palma Ardaiolo, 77, of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, husband of Joleen Phifer Ardaiolo, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.Frank was born October 21, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Salvatore Ardaiolo and the late Helen DeChicchio Ardaiolo, and identical twin to James Anthony Ardaiolo.Frank was raised in Santa…

Elizabeth Craig Rivers Lewine

Sep 7, 1937 - May 5, 2026

Elizabeth Craig Rivers Lewine, born to John M. and Martha R. Rivers on September 7, 1937, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.In a recent conversation with her family, when asked about her life, she modestly suggested that she knew that she would be alright when she could tie her shoelaces with one hand at…

Steven Phillip Farrell, Sr.

Oct 9, 1951 - May 5, 2026

Steven Phillip Farrell, Sr., 74, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Debra Ann Roberts Farrell entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 5, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park…

Dainer Renn Dupree

Dec 20, 1979 - May 4, 2026

Dainer Renn Dupree, 46, of Johns Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 4, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by J.…

John E. Dick

Sep 10, 1939 - May 4, 2026

John E. Dick, 86, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, husband of Alice Porter Dick, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2026. His graveside service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. Arrangements are by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel.John…

Anthony "Tin" Toomer DuPre

Apr 9, 1939 - May 3, 2026

Anthony “Tin” Toomer DuPre, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 87. Born on April 9, 1939 in Charleston, SC, Anthony was the son of the late Andrew Hibben DuPre and late Katherine Swinton Morrison DuPre. He was raised in McClellanville, where his father served as Director of the Cape Romain National…

Lucy Hsiao-Mei Rubritz

Sep 1, 1949 - May 3, 2026

Lucy Hsiao-Mei Rubritz, 76, of North Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Robert David Rubritz passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens…

Steven Warren Sams

Nov 11, 1955 - May 2, 2026

Steven Warren Sams, 70, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Kelly Cameron Sams for 32 years. The family will hold a private graveside service at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens to honor his memory.Born on November 11, 1955, in Spartanburg, South Carolina,…

Thomas Sutler Buckheister, III

Sep 8, 1964 - May 2, 2026

Thomas Sutler Buckheister, III, 61, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Serena Cox Walser Buckheister, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 2, 2026. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Thomas was born September 8,…

Bryan Beckes Smith

Apr 15, 1948 - May 1, 2026

Bryan Beckes Smith, 78, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2026. His funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.Bryan was born April 15, 1948, in…